Case Study

Perseus Books

Perseus Books’ story begins in 1996, with their creation as a small independent book publisher. The company soon grew into a powerhouse in the industry through smart business decisions, including the acquisition of other publishers. Because of its rapid growth, Perseus Books needed a new space for its marketing services and to house one of its imprints, Da Capo Press. To help ease the transition from their long-time location in Cambridge to the emerging Fort Point Channel neighborhood, Perseus hired Leslie Saul + Associates and Construction Coordinators, Inc. (CCI).

In renovating the new office, CCI sought to emphasize the independent spirit of the company while creating an effective corporate workplace. CCI ensured that communication between the project team and Perseus Books was always a priority, so that the office would be suited to the publisher’s needs. The end result is a vibrant and freshly laid-out interior that provides Perseus Books with the facilities they require to succeed. Most importantly, however, the input from Perseus Books led to a final product that feels like home.

Perseus Books, now finishing its second decade as a publisher, has experienced a meteoric rise in the industry, and CCI is delighted to have been able to help by building their very own “storybook” office.

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Paul Brandes, Principal, Charter Realty

Whenever we asked them for ridiculous things, we got them. CCI understood what it took to successfully complete the project."

Ed Pletman, Executive Director, Striar JCC

Tough jobs don’t scare these guys and that’s exactly what we needed to renovate the public areas in our Boston high-rises."

Ted Morton, Vice President, Equity Residential Properties

The most important challenge is that we didn’t harm our business; this wasn’t just a few new fixtures this was top to bottom."

Steve Lambert, General Manager, Newton Sheraton

CCI was flexible, easy to work with entirely responsive. We got what we asked for – and then some."

David Southworth, President & CEO, Willowbend Development LLC

We had a very fast track project, with changes arising daily. CCI wasn’t fazed by us and stayed on top of the details."

Gregg Ribatt, Bennett Footwear Group

CCI’s people are not only top-notch constructors but also are skilled at meeting with my tenants, listening to their concerns, and finding solutions."

Don Earl Stedham, Vice President, Investments/Project Management, Regency Centers

CCI met and, indeed, exceeded my expectations of performance. What was built was what we envisioned, greeting everyone with visual suggestions of who we are."

Jeff Grady, Chief Operating and Financial Officer, Rounder Records

CCI had a complete "can-do' attitude and made things happen. We couldn't have done it without you."

Janet Stegman, President, Stegman + Associates

When you find someone with enough experience to anticipate the problems that you are going to have, you want their help."

Leslie Saul, Founder and Principal, Leslie Saul + Associates

You bring intelligence, experience, and, most importantly, kindness, to every project."

Leslie Saul, Founder and Principal, Leslie Saul + Associates